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  • Re: 82 diesel 1.6na- Blowing out filters
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
    Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:39:30 -0500
    ...It > was the press relief valve in the oil pump. > > My memory is hazy on this, but I think the galley that the piston...
  • Re: Propane tank
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
    Wed, 1 Apr 2015 02:21:34 +0000
    ...detail.asp?ID=6025> It attached to the shutoff and pressure relief valve. One side is a T for a line I was going...
  • Re: Parts search
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:26:57 -0400
    ...The > engine side of the cable has a "ball" end that attaches to the throttle > bellcrank and has an adjustable strain relief anchor. Can...
  • Velma is back on the road
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Fri, 8 Jun 2012 19:33:48 -0600
    ...outing to Lake Okaboji in 9 days,now just a couple more cosmetic things to finish!! Great relief!!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy
  • How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (continued)
    Historical mailing list - David M
    Mon, 7 Mar 2011 16:21:30 -0800
    ...I breathed a sign of relief and visions of bikini-clad babes on a tropical beach wafted before me. Then I pulled the plastic...
  • Bye for a while
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Mon, 24 Jun 1996 12:24:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...For everyone else, it means blessed relief from one of the bigger mouths on the list. But I'll be back. Thanks to all...
  • Re: copper washers??
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Mon, 17 Oct 94 12:06:26 CDT
    ...I took apart my oil pressure relief valve the other >day, for cleaning/inspection. I didn't know that copper crush washers were a...
  • Re: Boiling over!
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Wed, 3 Sep 1997 17:41:08 -0400
    Bill, Did you try replacing the pressure cap? Could be that the relief valve is weak. Happened to me in exactly that way. Dave...
  • Front oil seal popping out?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Collens
    Sun, 11 Mar 2001 13:53:47 -0700
    ...Could this be an oil pressure relief plug issue? Too heavy oil (20-50)? Before I install a new seal I would like to...
  • Vanavon Connection at EZBOARDS.com love connection...
    Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
    Mon, 17 Sep 2001 23:03:41 -0700
    ...Toyota Corona __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/
  • Re: acetone again
    Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
    Wed, 5 Oct 2005 21:00:03 -0400
    ...Is anyone trying out this modern miracle of a fuel >addative? > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! for Good > Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. >
  • Noisy lifter update
    Historical mailing list - Darryl Carpenter
    Wed, 15 Sep 2004 20:38:23 -0400
    ...Besides quality, you are seeking the correct high-pressure relief valve in the filter to prevent engine damage in case of an obstruction. Cheap...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Springs and Pressure adjusters
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 01 Sep 1994 13:14:17 EDT
    ...Thinking about it now, I realize that the stringer spring goes in the pressure relief hole. That valve does not open until the pressure...
  • Re: Funny story from today
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 1 Jun 2011 05:36:21 -0400
    ...It was a relief from the humdrum of Vanagon problems. Good to hear Joel is good not good to hear about Tuscaloosa. On 2011...
  • Re: Removing radiator bleeder screw
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:24:29 -0400
    ...Once the engine is >> running and warmed up the coolant expands and pressure builds in the >> system with the cap relief valve set at...
  • Re: Question About EV A/C dryer/receiver
    Historical mailing list - jim catterson
    Wed, 15 Jul 1998 09:53:46 -0700
    ...although the pressure relief valve is supposed to vent freon (and oil) when the pressure rises too far, the usual cause of the drastic...
  • Road Trip
    Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
    Tue, 17 May 2016 22:29:11 -0500
    ...I did some disaster relief work after the big tornado hit a few years back, and I would like to show the wife where...
  • Re: Dynamic Oil Pressure System
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 7 May 96 09:51:55 EDT
    ...It turned out to be the check ball and spring pressure relief mechanism. The check ball was getting stuck, presumably due to a weak...
  • Re: A question about grounds...
    Historical mailing list - JM/CO
    Thu, 7 Nov 2002 15:54:30 -0500
    ...shrink tubing over the end of the wire as a strain relief. > - Don't use too much solder. You don't want it to...
  • Minnesota Public Radio 'bit' 9:00 p.m., 9/30 on Diana and her Westy
    Historical mailing list - Diana Patterson
    Tue, 27 Sep 2005 18:43:53 -0400
    ...I may go do some disaster relief in the south first. -Diana 1997 EVC Thanks to Julia of MPR and this list for mentioning...
  • Re: New user, needs radio. Now 2.1l with digijet
    Historical mailing list - Marcel Poirier
    Thu, 22 Sep 2005 06:01:31 -0700
    ...setup? Thanks for your help, Marcel Napierville, Canada ______________________________________________________ Yahoo! for Good Donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/
  • Re: Power Steering Pump Squeal
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 3 Nov 2005 19:16:20 -0800
    ...In my usual style I immediately started thinking it was something complex, like a pressure relief valve stuck somewhere, but it may be that...
  • Re: is it a 91 or 87?
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Thu, 22 Sep 2005 18:26:53 -0700
    ...http://home.earthlink.net/~clubvanagon --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
  • No oil pressure, was: Here's one to rack your brains............
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Tue, 9 May 2000 20:37:21 -0400
    ...Try removing the oil pressure relief spring, and the spark plugs (so the motor will spin faster) then crank the motor over for a...
  • Re: Help BusDepot Donate to Tsunami Victims
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 30 Dec 2004 09:33:10 -0500
    ...Perhaps our President might consider asking his benefactors to donate their part of the $35 million earmarked for his inauguration party to tsunami relief...
  • Re: more oil temp
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 23 Jun 1996 00:12:49 -0400
    ...VDO does make sensors that actualy repalce the pressure relief plugs. I use these myself. They are in the full line catalouge. Dennis.
  • Re: Westy - propane
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:38:50 -0700
    Well if you have the original automatic valve they have to open the relief valve and on mine hold the button down on the...
  • LP regulator question
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
    Thu, 4 Dec 2003 15:26:18 -0700
    ...It has a white threaded cap covering a clear plastic cap which holds a spring down against a pressure relief valve, I presume. So...
  • Re: main bearing torque
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Mon, 5 Apr 2004 00:21:22 -0400
    ...me, I would greatly appreciate > it. > > _________________________________________________________________ > Tax headache? MSN Money provides relief with tax tips, tools, IRS forms and > more! http://moneycentral.msn.com...
  • Re: Major oil leak ...
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Fri, 9 Feb 2007 23:45:48 -0500
    ...Oil pump sealing nuts (green arrow on second picture) -Oil pressure relief valve (well, it's obvious when it leak) -Pushrod tube (remove both...
  • Re: 82 diesel 1.6na- Blowing out filters
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 20 Jun 2015 09:37:57 -0400
    ...The oil pressure relief is in the pump itself. Yu may have one that is stuck. Whenever major engine work is done start up...
  • AW: Jetta 2.0L conversion
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:30:14 -0700
    ...It is designed to work with the oil-pickup tube's built-in pressure relief valve which allows oil to by-pass the filter...
  • Re: starting problem
    Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
    Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:37:26 -0400
    ...connection, cable tied the original wire to the starter for strain relief, wire brushed the terminals, and hooked up the new quick connect with...
  • Cassette deck woes
    Historical mailing list - Kevin and Heather
    Wed, 23 Jun 1999 21:27:49 -0600
    ...Such a relief to play the Grateful Dead again... Kevin Innes 82 diesel camper van 91 TD Jetta read about our adventure in Central...
  • FS: 84 Westy For Sale - Low Miles
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Wed, 28 Sep 2005 19:21:20 -0700
    ...com or joel_cort@yahoo.com 89 Syncro Westy 84 Westy --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
  • Camping Alert - Smoke
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:31:01 -0700
    ...breeze in the late afternoon, which gives us a bit of relief, but when the northwest wind blows it is terrible. Recommend you avoid...
  • Re: Overheating problem 91 2.1
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 5 Mar 2011 13:49:09 -0500
    ...And as Dennis and others remind us, the correct replacement does *not* have a relief hole or check ball on the side, and *does...
  • Re: Tiico Engine Questions
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 9 May 2003 13:59:04 -0600
    ...Much relief. On the drive of 40 miles home I think I notice a little easier acceleration and quicker response. Not sure but think...
  • Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
    Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
    Tue, 13 Aug 2002 15:28:52 -0400
    ...In the end, >that was enough to cause exessively high pressures in >the A/C to blow the pressure relief valve. > >And why did...
  • Re: Pop-hiss AC Prob
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Tue, 10 Sep 2002 07:00:45 -0400
    There is a safety relief valve in the AC system, but it is the system's last resort after its primary last resort. There...
  • Re: VERY IMPORTANT: Bentley Publishers donates 100% of web
    Historical mailing list - David Devere
    Mon, 10 Jan 2005 10:23:15 -0600
    ...Bentley Publishers donates 100% of web revenue to tsunami relief through Jan 10!!! Negative .. I have the cd in a junk pile. It is...
  • Re: AC question, 2nd time
    Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
    Fri, 07 Mar 1997 12:13:17 -0500
    ...i believe this lower fan setting goes on when the > ac goes on...and without it.,.the system overheats and pops the relief valve...
  • Vanagon single cab pickups on TV Tonight!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 5 Nov 1998 21:16:16 EST
    ...another pickup right behind it that misses the sand (what a relief!). But then later the pickup that missed the dirt pile gets a...
  • Re: propane question
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Fri, 28 Apr 2000 10:59:02 -0700
    ...that's because they have pressure relief valves that could open... spewing propane out into the air! Bill -----Original Message----- From: MARGIE REYES <mreyes...
  • Re: Why does the list recommend against "standard" oil filters?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 5 Apr 2001 16:20:58 -0400
    ...for a while, but I thought there was some >kind of relief valve in the official filter? That's it precisely. The list has...
  • Exahust Pipes
    Historical mailing list - Nicole Constandis
    Thu, 23 Aug 2001 09:24:27 -0700
    Hey everyone, Almost the end of the week!! What a relief. Well the new '87 vanagon is in the shop yet again. This time...
  • Re: TiiCo Oil Pressure
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 6 Feb 2002 14:03:51 -0700
    ...where is the pressure relief located? Is it in the oil filter indicating a bum filter? At what pressure do I start worring about...
  • Re: Al & aehnlichem mist
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 26 Nov 2004 18:31:43 -0700
    ...Does > have a brass pressure relief on the side. I would remember if it had > blown up. I think. > > Al Brase, you gotta check...
  • Re: # Importance of pressure and temp monitoring (long)
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:16:14 -0400
    ...Well, in the end, this resulted in a blown A/C dryer pressure relief (requiring replacement of dryer and refrigerant, $$$$$) as well as a...
  • Re: bURNINGvAN 2025
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Tue, 14 Jan 2025 02:14:23 +0000
    ...why.  So thankfully, this is my last attempt to persuade you.  Relief for many, at least those that can receive this message, and most...
  • Re: Oil Filter Question
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 5 Nov 2001 13:34:44 -0500
    ...Neither of these are very highly regarded > for poor pressure relief & anti-drainback valves and low filtering > surface area compared to Bosch/Mann/VW...
  • Re: Need to replace a pushrod
    Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
    Wed, 21 Aug 2002 19:57:28 -0400
    ...that I had an oil leak coming from my oil pressure relief valve, which is still present and I am going to replace the...
  • Re: oil pump blueprinting question
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:20:34 -0800
    ...pressure that the pressure reliefs can't > properly do their job - it can cause the oil cooler pressure relief > valve to stay open, causing...
  • Re: Lifters don't compress ...
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 27 Feb 2016 09:07:14 -0500
    ...Took the ‘oil pressure relief valve’ out and can’t find anything wrong. Had to use the lifters without any turn on it. Now...
  • Re: Pressure releife valve
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Wed, 7 Sep 2011 12:07:29 -0500
    The radiator cap is a pressure relief valve and it's more efficient than anything you might add because of the volume of steam...
  • Re: another youtube video of a vanagon westy on fire
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:59:59 -0500
    I'm pretty sure I heard someone mention a pressure relief valve. From the video it looked like the tank vented a small amount...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Woten, Rodney
    Thu, 7 Aug 2003 09:27:50 -0500
    ...Also I've heard that there is a pressure relief valve on the receiver/dryer for the A/C. Can anyone confirm this??? Is...
  • Re: Bus Depot Ezy Awning Input
    Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
    Mon, 3 Oct 2005 13:06:26 -0700
    ...any experience with the Ezy Awning being sold by Bus Depot? > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! for Good > Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
  • Re: oil pressure problem
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Sun, 12 Sep 1999 18:14:42 -0400
    ...So, my diagnosis is that > the oil pressure relief valve is probably at fault. > > Question 1: do people on the list agree with my...
  • Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Thu, 4 Sep 2014 12:59:26 -1000
    it's a somewhat common misunderstanding that shimming or making the OP relief valve piston Spring will raise oil pressure. Sure ..it will raise...